_The Czar._--A brand-new map of the Balkan States with Prince BISMARCK'S
best compliments.
_The Emperor of Austria._--A satisfactory explanation of recent Russian
Military movements, with the CZAR'S kindest regards.
_Prince Bismarck._--German Security by arrangement, with the seasonable
wishes of the Five Great Powers.
_President Carnot._--A Ministry that will last him a fortnight with the
good will of the two Chambers.
_Lord Salisbury._--"A Hundred New Ways of Governing Ireland by
Coercion." Christmas Edition.
_Mr. O'Brien._--An Emerald-coloured Tweed suit, in which to sing by
himself on Christmas Eve, "_The Wearing of the Green_."
_Mr. Chamberlain._--A very pretty kettle of fish, daintily and
appropriately decorated with Canadian mottoes.
_Mr. Gladstone._--The Donnybrook Fair Suit, "with Shillelagh complete,"
as advertised, done up in a neat parcel and addressed to him with the
compliments of "the Party."
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